Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hills Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (40 Rentals)

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Autumn Chase
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Chase

5596 Autumn Chase DrColumbus, OH 43232
Corporate Housing
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Oak Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Village

1756 McNaughten RdColumbus, OH 43232
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Hamilton Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Crossing

540 S Hamilton RdWhitehall, OH 43213
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Chartwell Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chartwell Apartments

3683 Chartridge DrCanal Winchester, OH 43110
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Rosehill Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosehill Plaza

1205 Rosehill RdReynoldsburg, OH 43068
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Pine Tree Lane
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Lane

2185-2233 Pine Tree LnReynoldsburg, OH 43068
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STRATFORD EAST
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

STRATFORD EAST

3401 Quinlan BlvdCanal Winchester, OH 43110
Senior Living
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Pheasant Run
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pheasant Run

2680 Orono PikeReynoldsburg, OH 43068
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Walnut Hills, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Hills area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Independence Village priced from $680. Amesbury has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hills apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Independence VillageStudio - Independence VillageStudio,1BA$680
AmesburyStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$720
Cornerstone CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$739
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$775
Chelsea Townhomes1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$789
Century City ApartmentsThe Burbank1BR,1BA$799
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$839
Villages at Eden CrossingNook1BR,1BA$874
Commons At Waters Edge1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$877
Stone Lodge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hills, OH

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hills area is the $1.05 price per square foot Cedar Model at McNaughten Woods Townhomes in the in the Greenbriar Farm neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value Walnut Hills apartment is the 2 bed Model at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes starting at $775 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Eastland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
McNaughten Woods TownhomesCedar2BR,2.5BA$1.05
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.46
Park Trails Apartments3/2.53BR,2.5BA$1.20
680 - WOODVIEW PLAZAT - 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.15
Countryview East Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.13
BrooksedgeTurnberry2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Colonial Park TownhomesB32BR,2.5BA$1.21
AspireLake Hope2BR,2BA$1.23
HIBERNIAThe Edenberry1BR,1BA$1.15
Century City ApartmentsThe Wilshire1BR,1BA$1.23

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Walnut Hills, Columbus, OH

Ranked #63

Among neighborhoods in Columbus, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Walnut Hills, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Walnut Hills Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Walnut Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walnut Hills is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Hills is Chelsea Townhomes which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Walnut Hills costs $2,192.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut Hills?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Walnut Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Walnut Hills?

Cheap apartments in Walnut Hills have an average cost of $293 which is $1,899 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Hills.

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